Bioavailability and Antioxidant Activity of Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) Polyphenols: in vitro and in vivo Evidences and Possible Mechanisms of Action: A Review

• Published in: Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety Vol. 11; no. 5; pp. 471 - 489
• Main Authors: Denev, Petko N., Kratchanov, Christo G., Ciz, Milan, Lojek, Antonin, Kratchanova, Maria G.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Malden, USA Blackwell Publishing Inc 01.08.2012; Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
• Subjects: Antioxidant activity; Aronia melanocarpa; bioavailability; chokeberry

:  Black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) is a distinctive berry with a high content of polyphenol compounds and possesses one of the highest in vitro antioxidant activities among fruits. The bioavailability of aronia polyphenols seems to be low, but there is ample evidence for chokeberry health bene...